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Spent a few hours tossing jigs and bait into one of my favorite saltwater fishing harbors here in Southern California. The water visibilty was very poor, but we still managed to catch several nice fish. Caught two kelp (calico) bass and one opaleye, all released after a few photos. Great way to spend the afternoon!

High above the urban sprawl of Los Angeles are tiny mountain creeks, holding wild rainbow trout. They are few in number, small, and undeniably striking in a myriad of colors. Despite drought, habitat destruction, harvest by uneducated humans, and a host of other challenges, they continue to survive in stream pockets and pools off the beaten path. How much longer will these creeks continue to hold such beautiful finned treasures?  For Southern California  Oncorhynchus mykiss , catch and release fishing is the option for ethical anglers.